Residential Fire Sprinklers...Need info.

[dnasser (David Nasser)]

What type of verbiage should we state for these sprinklers systems.
who services them ?

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[mboyett (Michael Boyett, TREC #7290 (Ret) Boerne, TX)]

My standard comment is:

The property is equipped with an automatic central fire sprinkler system. A full inspection of such systems is outside the scope of a general home inspection and the system was not fully inspected. I recommend the client consult further with the local Fire Marshall and a qualified, licensed commercial automatic fire sprinkler system provider such as:

Western States Fire Protection Company
16069 Central Commerce Dr.
Austin, TX
(512) 832-8069

You will likely have a Western Statesprovider in or near your area.

[jpope (Jeffrey Pope, CMI)]

The panel access you have pictured is for inspection by the Fire Marshall. It is city/county property.

Mikes narrative will work for CA, but I wouldn’t list a service provider by name.

[mboyett (Michael Boyett, TREC #7290 (Ret) Boerne, TX)]

The reason I do reference a service provider in this case is that the vast majority of folks don’t have a clue as to who to call for service or a more thorough inspection of such systems. That includes home inspectors as well. I live on the edge :p.

[gheller (Gary Heller)]

That panel shows the flow switch and the gauge. It is the riser for a residential sprinkler system and should be visually inspected monthly. That is usually the responsibilty of the owner. A copy of NFPA 25 should be left at the home by the installer. NFPA 25 will explain the frequency and type of required inspections.

[dnasser (David Nasser)]

Thanks everyone…